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Explainer

Queensland set for major shake-up of trusts law as long-awaited reforms take effect

This marks a major shift from the more restrictive powers under the 1973 Act and aligns Queensland with modern trust‑law standards.

16 April 2026

Nominations open for Excellence awards

In memoriam

Gympie’s Graham Neilson remembered as embodiment of country practitioner

News

Additional judge warmly welcomed to Supreme Court, QCAT

In practice

Sanctions compliance – what lawyers need to know

In March 2026, the Australian Sanctions Office released new guidance aimed specifically at the provision of legal services.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career Moves

Rostron Carlyle appoints Michael Smith as Property Partner

Michael Smith steps into the partnership role after serving as Special Counsel in the property team for three years.

Expertise and understanding key to century partnership

In an era where business relationships are increasingly short‑term, a 100‑year banking partnership stands out. MacDonnells Law director Luckbir Singh reflects on why the firm’s relationship with ANZ has endured for a century.

First Nations

35th anniversary of Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody report

In 2018 Queensland Law Society (QLS) made a submission to the Council of Australian Governments about the next phase of the Closing the Gap initiative.

Career Moves

Three appointments as new firm expands

Becky McKay, Abbey Widdison and Leanne Cloete have joined the firm.

Perspectives

Valuing lived experience of prisoners and their contributions to research

The current patchwork of jurisdictional approaches produces inequitable outcomes, with access to remuneration determined by geography, rather than principle.

Wellbeing

Why work-life balance keeps failing lawyers, and what to do instead

One of the most practical tools for integration is the concept of priority blocks.

Career Moves

Leading sports law practitioner has NRL background

Before practising law, Tim Fuller played professional rugby league in the NRL.

In practice

AI legal advice tools risk waiving client privilege, courts warn

The advent of the internet exacerbated this problem, with clients able to search articles and opinions – with sources of various levels of expertise – to challenge a practitioner’s guidance, advice and strategies.